Search Results: 'Richard Burbidge'

Joined up joinery thinking
28 June, 2023
Soaring costs and changing consumption patterns have posed challenges for joinery businesses, but leading producers say new strategies and investment leave them well-placed to prosper Mike Jeffree reports

Strategy for growth
10 June, 2022
The Archwood Group has initiated a new three-year strategy for growth for its leading Richard Burbidge, Atkinson & Kirby and Masons Timber brands. Stephen Powney reports from the Group’s base in North Wales

Riding the RMI rebound
30 April, 2021
After the initial impact of the pandemic, the mouldings market turned around and the challenge for manufacturers has been keeping up with demand. Mike Jeffree reports

For better or for worse?
24 February, 2021
2020 was a tumultuous year, but will 2021 be better or worse? TTJ asked key players in the industry how they think the year may pan out

Stepping up
25 April, 2018
Mouldings suppliers are investing heavily and improving customer distribution and service levels, reports Stephen Powney

In the frame
21 March, 2018
Balustrades continue to complement and enhance garden decking. Sally Spencer reports

In the frame
14 March, 2018
Balustrades continue to complement and enhance garden decking. Sally Spencer reports

Decking still delivers
20 March, 2017
Decking is still on trend and there is still scope for innovation and product development. Sally Spencer reports

Going for Growth
28 December, 2016
We asked two mouldings sector executives – John Carney, MD of Cheshire Mouldings and Paul Martin, Archwood group product marketing manager (Richard Burbidge), about market developments in the mouldings sector

Finishing touches
21 December, 2015
Sales of mouldings have grown in line with the improving house building and RMI markets. Sally Spencer reports

Timber Makes An Entrance
20 June, 2015
Handrails showcase timber’s aesthetics and versatility. Keren Fallwell reports

Glee tidings
14 October, 2014
The timber garden products sector is looking forward to a bumper 2015 season. Sally Spencer reports on this year’s Glee exhibition

Lifestyle changes boost decking
19 October, 2013
The decking market is in good health and better news from the construction sector, plus lifestyle changes, are fuelling optimism. Sally Spencer reports.

Breaking the mould
27 July, 2013
Challenging market conditions and an increase in customer demands are forcing mouldings manufacturers to develop new ideas and strategies. Stephen Powney reports.

The 21st century solution
12 November, 2011
Adopters of Osmose’s MicroPro have found the micronised wood preservative is boosting their business

Decking keeps its form
20 August, 2011
The decking market may be maturing but rumours that it has had its day are unfounded

Austerity trends help moulding sales
09 July, 2011
Changes in consumer spending are damaging for big-ticket purchases but helping to boost mouldings demand, explains Gary Carter, head of marketing at Richard Burbidge

DIY in the driving seat
09 July, 2011
The three key words in the mouldings market this year are “repair, maintenance and improvement”

A time for understanding
22 January, 2011
Steve Underhill, chief executive of Richard Burbidge Ltd, says the success of the timber industry lies with understanding and meeting customers’ needs

Treatments: the natural look
11 December, 2010
Timber preservative treatment companies are injecting new interest into the outdoor timber market by developing technology that gives wood a “clear, more natural finish”